Official appointments - 2008
These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop of Indianapolis. They are ordered from the newest to the oldest of 2008.
Published December 12, 2008
Effective Jan. 1, 2009
Rev. Guy R. Roberts, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, N.M., and administrator of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis, incardinated into the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and appointed pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Published August 22, 2008
Effective Aug. 31, 2008
Rev. William F. Stumpf, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington, appointed to a three-year term as dean of the Bloomington Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Rev. Stanley J. Herber, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville and dean of the Connersville Deanery, reappointed dean of the Connersville Deanery for an additional three-year term while continuing as pastor of St. Gabriel Parish.
Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, vicar for Advocacy to Priests and dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery, reappointed dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery for an additional three-year term while continuing as pastor of St. Pius X Parish and vicar for Advocacy to Priests.
Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Koetter, pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery, reappointed dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery for an additional three-year term while continuing as pastor of St. Monica Parish.
Rev. James R. Wilmoth, pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, chaplain of Roncalli High School, chaplain of the Indianapolis Fire Department and dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery, reappointed dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery for an additional
three-year term while continuing as pastor of St. Roch Parish, chaplain of Roncalli High School and chaplain of the Indianapolis Fire Department.
Published July 11, 2008
Effective immediately
Rev. Todd Riebe, pastor of St. Mary Parish, St. Andrew Parish and Holy Family Parish in Richmond, to chaplain of Seton Catholic High School in Richmond and continuing as pastor of St. Mary Parish, St. Andrew Parish and Holy Family Parish in Richmond.
Effective July 16, 2008
Rev. Oscar H. Anguiano, Hispanic Ministry and sacramental assistance at Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, to Hispanic Ministry and sacramental assistance at Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis.
Published July 4, 2008
Effective July 2, 2008
Deacon Donald Dearman, ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis and Marion County Jail #1 for the ministry of charity.
Published June 27, 2008
Effective immediately
Rev. David Kobak, O.F.M., administrator of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg, to pastor of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg.
Effective July 2, 2008
Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, associate pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and archdiocesan director of youth ministry, to administrator of St. Anne Parish in Jennings County and St. Joseph Parish in Jennings County, while continuing as archdiocesan director of youth ministry.
Rev. John A. Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, dean of the Seymour Deanery and chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial
Jr./Sr. High School in Madison, to attending to the spiritual needs of the students of Hanover College in Hanover, while continuing as pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, dean of the Seymour Deanery and chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial
Jr./Sr. High School in Madison.
Published June 20, 2008
Effective July 2, 2008
Rev. Bede Cisco, O.S.B., director of deacon formation, to part-time director of deacons and deacon formation, and returning to Saint Meinrad Archabbey for additional ministry there.
Deacon Arthur Alunday, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Mary Parish in Greensburg.
Deacon Kerry Blandford, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, Village Oaks at Greenwood for the ministry of charity and part-time associate director of deacon formation.
Deacon Patrick Bower, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis and Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Daniel Collier, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg and the Indianapolis Juvenile Correction Facility for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Wayne Davis, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Michael Parish in Greenfield and Hancock Regional Hospital for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Donald Dearman, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis.
Deacon Robert Decker, being ordained on June 28, 2008, continuing as parish life coordinator of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.
Deacon Michael East, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown, Jackson County Jail for the ministry of charity and part-time associate director of deacons.
Deacon Emilio Ferrer-Soto, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Patrick Parish in Indianapolis and Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Lawrence French, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon, and Manderley Health Care Center and Buckeye Village in Osgood for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Michael Gardner, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, and Madison State Hospital for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Steven Gretencord, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Terre Haute and Ryves Youth Center of Catholic Charities Terre Haute for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Timothy Heller, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright and Dearborn County Jail in Lawrenceburg for the ministry of charity.
Deacon David Henn, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood and Kindred Hospital Indianapolis South for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Stephen Hodges, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin and Johnson County Jail for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Wesley Jones, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis and Catholic Charities Indianapolis for the ministry of charity.
Deacon William Jones, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus and Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Marc Kellams, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington.
Deacon Oscar Morales, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis and Marion County Jail #2 for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Ronald Reimer, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood.
Deacon David Reising, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford and St. Mary Parish in Mitchell, and Lawrence County Jail in Bedford for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Ronald Stier, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to the Richmond Catholic Community parishes of Holy Family, St. Andrew and St. Mary, and to Wayne County Jail for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Michael Stratman, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Patrick Parish and St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute, and Union Hospital in Terre Haute for the ministry of charity.
Deacon John Thompson, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville and Clark County Jail for the ministry of charity.
Deacon Thomas Ward, being ordained on June 28, 2008, to St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and St. Vincent New Hope in Indianapolis for the ministry of charity.
Published May 30, 2008
Effective July 2, 2008
Rev. John F. Geis, pastor of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish in Floyd County, reappointed pastor for one year.
Rev. Stanley J. Herber, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty and dean of the Connersville Deanery, reappointed pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville and administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty for one year and continuing as dean of the Connersville Deanery.
Rev. Paul F. Richart, pastor of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg, reappointed pastor for one year.
Rev. Paul E. Landwerlen, administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Shelby County, reappointed administrator for one year.
Rev. Joseph G. Riedman, administrator of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery, reappointed administrator for one year and continuing as dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery.
Rev. Harold A. Ripperger, administrator of St. Mary Parish in Lanesville, reappointed administrator for one year.
Rev. Joseph L. Newton, to be ordained a priest on June 7, 2008, to associate pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Aaron M. Jenkins, to be ordained a priest on June 7, 2008, to associate pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove and chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, with residence at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove.
Rev. Noah Casey, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Paul D. Etienne, pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis.
Rev. William G. Marks, pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, to pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Thomas G. Kovatch, associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community parishes of Holy Family, St. Andrew and St. Mary, and chaplain of Seton Catholic High School in Richmond, to administrator of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright.
Rev. William M. Williams, associate pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, to administrator of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Cedar Grove.
Rev. William L. Ehalt, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Cedar Grove, to pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Spencer.
Sister Patricia Campbell, O.S.F., parish life coordinator of St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County, leaving this ministry position and returning to the motherhouse of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in Oldenburg for further ministry there.
Sister Marjorie Jeanne Niemer, O.S.F., parish life coordinator of St. Peter Parish in Franklin County, appointed parish life coordinator of St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County and continuing as parish life coordinator of St. Peter Parish in Franklin County.
Rev. Henry F. Tully, returning from medical leave of absence, to administrator of St. Mary Parish in New Albany.
Rev. H. Michael Hilderbrand, chaplain and guidance counselor of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville, to sacramental assistance and residence at St. Mary Parish in New Albany while continuing as chaplain and guidance counselor of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville.
Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and archdiocesan Vicar of Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel, to sacramental assistance and residence at St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as archdiocesan Vicar of Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel.
Rev. Randall R. Summers, associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to administrator of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, associate pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and archdiocesan director of youth ministry, to administrator of St. Anne and St. Joseph parishes in Jennings County and attending to the spiritual needs of students at Hanover College in Hanover while continuing as archdiocesan director of youth ministry.
Rev. William Carl Keebler Jr., administrator of St. Anne and St. Joseph parishes in Jennings County, to associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community parishes of Holy Family, St. Andrew and St. Mary.
Rev. John A. Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay and dean of the Seymour Deanery, to chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison while continuing as pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay and dean of the Seymour Deanery.
Effective July 3, 2008
Rev. Stephen J. Banet, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed pastor for a second six-year term.
Rev. Gregory D. Bramlage, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman and administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County, reappointed to a second six-year term as pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman while continuing as administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County.
Rev. J. Nicholas Dant, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette parishes in Indianapolis, reappointed for a second six-year term.
Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, archdiocesan Vicar of Advocacy to Priests and dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery, reappointed for a second six-year term while continuing as Vicar of Advocacy to Priests and dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery.
Published April 11, 2008
Rev. Lawrence Voelker, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis for an additional six-year term, effective May 9, 2008.
Rev. Eric Augenstein, administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, to pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany for a six-year term, effective July 2, 2008.
Rev. Brian Esarey, administrator of St. Martin Parish in Yorkville and
St. Paul Parish in New Alsace, to pastor
of St. Martin Parish in Yorkville and St. Paul Parish in New Alsace for a
six-year term, effective July 2, 2008.
Rev. Stanley Pondo, administrator
of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, to pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove for a six-year term, effective July 2, 2008.
Rev. Shaun Whittington, administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish in Osgood and St. Magdalen Parish in New Marion, to pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Osgood and St. Magdalen Parish in New Marion for a six-year term, effective July 2, 2008.
Rev. Paul Dede, pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Spencer, granted permission to retire, effective July 2, 2008.
Rev. William Ernst, pastor of St. Mary Parish in New Albany, granted permission to retire, effective July 2, 2008.
Rev. Wilfred E. Day, pastor of Holy Family Parish in New Albany, reappointed pastor of Holy Family Parish in New Albany for an additional six-year term, effective Aug. 27, 2008.
Rev. Daniel J. Staublin, pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, reappointed pastor of St. Malachy Parish
in Brownsburg for an additional six-year term, effective Aug. 27, 2008.
Published February 1, 2008
Rev. James M. Farrell, pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to director of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis, while continuing as pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, effective Jan. 30, 2008.
Published January 25, 2008
Rev. David Kobak, O.F.M.,
associate pastor of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg, to temporary administrator of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg, effective Jan. 14, 2008.
Published January 11, 2008
Rev. C. Ryan McCarthy, currently completing graduate studies in Rome, to pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon
and St. John the Baptist Parish in Dover, effective Feb. 27, 2008.